“Pain and glow” is a unique production in the achievements of Pedro Almodovar. The director settles with the past. AND Although this is not an autobiographical production, there is no shortage of references to his experience. The main character, Salvador Mallo (played by Antonio Banderas), is a famous director with an established position in the industry, but he cannot enjoy the success. You can watch the movie tonight at 0:10 on TVP1.
What is the movie “Pain and glow” about? Antonio Banderas is not the end of the stars
“Pain and splendor” tells the story of Salvador Mallo, a talented and recognized director, who, however, shuts from the media and fame and guards privacy, and struggles with health problems. After years and the end of his career, he returns to memories to people and events that have influenced his life and experiences the past again, from childhood, a difficult relationship with his mother through the first love and parting to recent experiences. The film is a pretext, which gave him fame over 30 years earlier, but also divided with a friend. In addition to Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz, Asier Etxeandia, Leonardo Saraglia and Nora Navas also appeared in the film.
This is the best movie in Almodovar’s career? He received 50 nominations
Almodovar’s film was appreciated not only by critics who admitted that it was one of the best films in his achievements and one of the best in which Antonio Banderas appeared. “Pain and shine” was showered with 16 prizes and a total of 50 nominations. Among them were, among others For Oscars for the best leading actor and for the best international film, for Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, and even to Eagles. In 2019, Antonio Banderas returned from Cannes with a golden palm for the best actor.
A beautiful picture.
It’s great to watch.
About looking in the mirror in search of lost time. I prefer to look around sometimes.
Melancholic, nostalgic, honest, settling with the past in a very intimate and personal way. Fantastic Banderas
– we read in the reviews of critics on Filmweb, among which less enthusiastic were also found. Will you watch? We invite you to participate in the poll and commenting.
Source: Gazeta
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